Johnson, Jessy James "J.J."

Thursday, December 20, 2012

Jessy James “J.J.” Johnson, 79, Ringgold, Ga., died on Wednesday, December 19, 2012, at his residence.

He was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga and North Georgia areas. Mr. Johnson had been a member of New Liberty Baptist Church for the past 57 years and served as an Usher for many years. He retired from Roadway after several years of service.

He was preceded in death by his parents, R. C. and Mary Johnson; wife, Margie Johnson; daughter, Cathy Johnson; and dear friend, Eula Kaylor.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Nov. 22, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Reverend James Langston and Reverend Danny Henson officiating. Interment will be in New Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery.

Katherine Zeller, 57, of Ringgold, Georgia, died on August 1, 2015 in a local health care facility. Devoted wife and mother, she is survived by her husband, Norman, and three sons. Her charity and capacity for sympathy knew no limit. She will be missed by many. Arrangements are by Lane Funeral Home South Crest Chapel, Rossville. (click for more)

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Bertha “Bert” Irene Minor, 76, of Rising Fawn, Georgia, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2015. She worked at Shop Rite, Cavalier Corporation, and Food Lion. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Lorena Dickerson Kennimer; and brothers, Paul Kennimer and Teddy Kennimer. Survivors include her loving husband, William Frank Minor of Rising Fawn, GA; ... (click for more)

Tim Kilgore, 59, of Whitwell, Tennessee, died on Saturday, August 1, 2015. He was surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was a member of Layne's Chapel Baptist Church, and was a salesman for 30 years at Mitchell Tire Company (MITCO) in Chattanooga. Tim was preceded in death by his son, John David Kilgore; father, Casey Kilgore; uncle, Luther Kilgore; paternal grandparents, ... (click for more)

Michael Futrell, 38, was shot by Corey Mullinax, 25, Saturday night in Cleveland at approximately 9:15 p.m. T he shooting occurred at Forest Grove Apartments at 2350 Blackburn Road SE. According to multiple witness statements, the victim, Mr. Futrell, walked over to the vehicle of Mullinax, where the two were speaking. The suspect then shot the victim in the torso. ... (click for more)

Javier Lansden, 18, was shot early Sunday morning on West 38th Street. At approximately 2:47 a.m., the Chattanooga Police Department responded to 264 Water Street for a person shot. Officers found that the shooting occurred at 263 West 38 th Street. The victim stated he was sitting on his bicycle at 263 West 38 th Street, when a dark-colored ... (click for more)